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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Am pretty sure your family and friends will enjoy this and
especially MOM! - after all, the ingredients are pretty much pantry staple. So
here's a quick BBQ Ground Beef Pizza for those nights when you fancy Pizza but
want to make one at home. I use the store bought pizza crust for this but no
one will stop you if you want to make your own too!

Ingredients:

·1 lb. ground beef

·1 medium onion, chopped

·2 (10-12 inch) pizza crust, store-bought or
homemade

·1 cup barbecue sauce*

·2 cups of grated cheese (mozarella or sharp cheddar
or a combo of both - this is good for 1 pizza crust)

·*I often use Texas Bold but you can use your
favorite barbecue sauce or make your own.

Preparation:

1.Preheat the oven according to the pizza
manufacturer's instruction.

2.Spray some non-stick cooking oil on a heated
frying pan. Brown the ground beef. Crumble with a fork as you brown it to
separate the meat. Stir in the chopped onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the barbecue sauce. Stir it in to ensure that all the beef are coated with
the sauce. Simmer on low heat uncovered for about ten minutes. Drain the beef
if necessary.

3.Divide the beef mixture into two (if using two
crusts). I usually freeze half of the sauce for later use and only do 1 pizza
since we are only a small family of 4.

4.Spread all but 3 tablespoons (set it aside) of
the beef mixture on the pizza crust. Sprinkle the cheese all over the sauce.
Use the left over beef as topping for the pizza.

5.Bake in the oven according to the pizza
manufacturer's instruction (approximately 10-12 min. with a temp range between
400F - 450F)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Pizza burgers are usually a kid's favorite, but by adding
spices and cheese to the meat and serving them on English muffins, they've
become a favorite for adults too.

Ingredients:

·1 lb. lean ground beef

·1 medium onion, chopped

·Drizzle of canola/vegetable/olive oil

·1 can tomato soup

·1/4 cupwater

·1 tablespoonpizza or Italian seasoning

·4 English muffins, split into 8

·3 tablespoonsbutter

·1 tablespoon garlic salt

·32 pepperoni slices

·2 cups mozzarella cheese

Preparation:

1.Start by adding the onions and a drizzle of oil
in a large skillet on medium high heat.Heat through.Add the ground beef
and cook all the way through.Once the
meat is cooked, add the tomato soup, water and pizza seasoning.Reduce to low and let simmer.

2.While the meat and sauce are simmering, preheat
the oven on broil and spread the butter evenly on each English muffin
half.Sprinkle with garlic salt and top
each with 4 slices of pepperoni.Pop
these under the broiler on a cookie sheet for about 2 minutes or until they
begin to brown just on the edges.

3.Take out of the oven and top each English muffin
with about 1/4 cup of the meat and sauce mixture.Top each of those with the cheese.Place back under the broiler for another 2-3
minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly.

3.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven,
or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, and
remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs.
Brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and
pepper. Slip the baguette into the oven during the last 5 minutes of the
meatball's time, or until lightly toasted.

4.While the bread toasts, warm the spaghetti sauce
in a saucepan over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, use a slotted
spoon to transfer them to the sauce. Spoon onto the baguette and top with
shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the
cheese. Cool slightly, cut into servings, and enjoy!

Monday, January 14, 2013

With avocado, bacon and cheddar. This burger is hearty,
juicy and delicious. It was just what the doctor ordered.

Ingredients:

·1 pound ground beef

·8 slices bacon

·1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

·1 or 2 dashes Tabasco sauce

·1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

·Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

·Vegetable oil, for grilling

·4 slices Cheddar cheese

·4 hamburger buns, toasted, for serving

·Thinly sliced ripe tomato, for garnish

·Thinly sliced red onion, for garnish

·Sliced ripe avocado, for garnish

·Boston lettuce leaves, for garnish

Preparation:

1.If you will be grilling the burgers, preheat a
barbecue grill to medium-high.

2.While the grill is heating up, cook the bacon on
the stovetop in a large skillet over medium-low heat until it is just crisp, 6
to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set it
aside to drain. (If you prefer to panfry the burgers, reserve 2 tablespoons of
the bacon fat in the skillet.)

3.Place the beef, Worcestershire, Tabasco, thyme,
and salt and pepper in a bowl, and toss lightly with a fork to combine. Form
the mixture into 4 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.

4.When you are ready to grill the burgers, oil the
grill grate well. Add the burgers and grill for about 5 minutes. Turn them over
and grill for another 5 minutes, topping the burgers with the cheese in the
last minute of cooking. (Or panfry the burgers in the hot bacon fat over medium
heat for 5 minutes per side, adding the cheese as described.)

5.Place the burgers on the toasted buns, and top
them with the bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, and lettuce. Cover with the tops
of the buns and serve immediately.

3.When patties are done, remove from large
skillet. Wipe pan clean; heat over medium-high heat. Coat 1 side of each bread
slice with cooking spray. Place 4 bread slices, coated sides down, in pan. Top
each with 1 patty, 1 cheese slice, and one-fourth of mushroom mixture. Top with
remaining bread slices; coat with cooking spray. Cook 2 minutes on each side or
until browned.